I have been a therapist in some capacity for half of my life. So the idea of seeking therapy is not strange to me. But I sometimes forget how intimidating it can be to get started with a therapist. It’s tough enough to make the decision to go, but then how do you find the […]
The Storm of PTSD
During this PTSD Awareness Month, I’m reminded of my early work with people experiencing extreme trauma. I’ll never forget meeting survivors from the Gulf Coast area after Hurricane Katrina and bearing witness to the rawness of having lived through such an extremely overwhelming experience. Unless one has experienced a traumatic event, it’s hard to fathom […]
Mental Health is Physical Health
May is traditionally Mental Health Awareness month. Since my professional life has been immersed in mental health for so long, I forget that there continues to be a broad lack of understanding about it and that there remains stigma for many in this area. And I guess it surprises me, because I don’t really distinguish […]
In Rhythm With Winter: The Gift of Nature’s Slowdown
Winter is coming. Fans of Game of Thrones know this is a foreboding phrase. In the series, it encompassed a lot more dreadful meaning than just a harsh, cold season. But throughout much of my adult life, I felt a bit of a foreboding resistance to the darker, colder winter months. Each year, I considered […]
10 Life Lessons from My Trio of BE Virgos
After a particularly devastating life transition last year, many people crossed my path that helped me on my journey of rebuilding. Out of all of the support I received, three people emerged that particularly, though unknowingly, helped me see areas in which I had become stuck, enabling me to finally free myself and move forward. […]